Under the new laws, apartment owners will be able to listindividual units or entire buildings as "smoke-free" with a specialcity registry. When one tenant complains about another's smoking,the complaint will be arbitrated by the local government.Punishment for ignoring the city arbitrator's decision can rangefrom a warning or fine to eviction.

For years, West Hollywood has allowed landlords to convert newlyvacated apartments into non-smoking units. In essence, thelongstanding law has allowed an apartment owner to automaticallyreject a tenant who smokes, even if the prospective renter is aracial or ethnic minority, handicapped or has other protectionsunder Civil Rights laws.

West Hollywood's new package of laws expands the city's powers.And while some question whether the new laws are legallyenforceable, anti-smoking advocates are confident they'll passConstitutional muster.